Letter: Drop-off boxes may help keep drugs away from kids

Thursday

Sep 19, 2013 at 12:24 AMSep 19, 2013 at 10:16 PM

As a resident of Ionia County, a native of Belding; and in light of the recent events in our community, I must say this article “prescription drug boxes now available in Ionia County” was very reassuring for me. Though, this article was written prior to eye opening events that have gotten my interest running, I think it was a very timely placement.

Heather JacksonParent Liaison, ICGSC

Dear Editor,

As a resident of Ionia County, a native of Belding; and in light of the recent events in our community, I must say this article “prescription drug boxes now available in Ionia County” was very reassuring for me. Though, this article was written prior to eye opening events that have gotten my interest running, I think it was a very timely placement.

On a regular basis, on regular occasions adults and teens alike are more likely to find new ways to abuse drugs of any time. The likelihood of unused drugs being used is heightened when an individual is under the impression that the drug in longer being used and that it won’t be missed. This is just my personal opinion, and I don’t have any stats to prove it, but to me it seems common sense.

Having drug boxes placed a crossed the county seems like it would definitely develop a safe, more drug free county. As well as assist in clearing out anyone’s medicine cabinets. Keeping the drugs away from those that may abuse them, and ensuring that they do not get into the hands of those that are unaware of what could happen if they got their hands on them.